Word CLUE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

clue

🇺🇸 [kluː]

Meanings

A piece of information or evidence used to help solve a problem, mystery, or puzzle. Clues often guide people toward understanding something or finding a solution to a question or challenge.

Examples

• The detective found a clue near the crime scene.
• The teacher gave us a clue to solve the math problem.
• She couldn’t figure out the puzzle without the last clue.

Synonyms

hint • tip • suggestion

Antonyms

confusion • mystery • puzzle